{"id":896,"date":"2013-03-20T17:15:12","date_gmt":"2013-03-20T17:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lakeoconeedentalblog.com\/2013\/03\/dispelling-misperceptions-about-root-canal-therapy\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T14:40:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T14:40:42","slug":"dispelling-misperceptions-about-root-canal-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakeoconeedental.com\/blog\/dispelling-misperceptions-about-root-canal-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Dispelling Misperceptions About Root Canal Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/p>March 17\u201323 is Root Canal Awareness Week.<\/strong> We know there are misperceptions out there about root canal therapy. We also know that it\u2019s a topic people don\u2019t typically visit about in a favorable light. Root canal therapy has always been a bit of a \u201cwhipping boy\u201d in dentistry\u2014and, its reputation is probably undeserved. This is especially true given today\u2019s awesome treatment advancements.<\/strong>

The Most Common Misperception<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe problems that lead up to needing a root canal can be painful because they affect your tooth\u2019s pulp and nerves. Oftentimes people associate root canal treatment with the discomfort that made the treatment necessary in the first place. Don\u2019t forget that root canal therapy is the solution, not the problem!<\/strong> And, root canals don\u2019t<\/em> need to be painful.\n\n

Today’s Ingredients For Comfortable Root Canal Treatments:<\/strong><\/h3>
  1. safe, effective anesthesia<\/li>
  2. extremely precise tools<\/li>
  3. incredible imaging technology that enhances how and what we see<\/li>
  4. shorter treatment times<\/li><\/ol>

    A Useful Overview Of Fillings, Crowns, And Root Canal Therapy<\/strong><\/h3>If you\u2019re anxious<\/strong> about having a root canal, or about any other dental treatment, please let us know. Or if you have questions, please ask us<\/strong>. Your comfort is our #1 priority. Don’t postpone important dental care because of fear. We listen and we care. Let\u2019s take great care of your oral health, together. \n\n

    Thanks for your trust in our practice. We appreciate you!<\/h4>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"March 17\u201323 is Root Canal Awareness Week.<\/strong> We know there are misperceptions out there about root canal therapy... 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